Life at the Top

On the other end of the phone, Celine’s father spoke calmly, “If we promise to help him, then it means that the Maynards will need to mobilize our familial power in Congress in the future to help Sentel Corporation gain more benefits.

“This is a change in our family’s stance. For a political family like us, it is not a trivial matter. Sentel needs to pay a fair price so that Jasper won’t efforts won’t be in vain.”

“You don’t have to say that. I will agree o n his behalf,” Celine said suddenly. Celine’s father was taken aback for a

moment, then he said lightly, “Okay.”

After he finished talking, he hung up the phone.

Celine stood there for a long time whilst listening to the dial tone. She sighed lightly. She was now feeling a little relaxed and lonely.

After some consideration, she called Jasper.

“How did it go?”

Jasper did not expect Celine to receive the news so soon, so he could not help but feel confused.

was always better, and easier, t o

“It’s done.”

Celine’s tone sounded relaxed.

you think I can’t

surprised. “That’s

“Yes.”

do I need

asked this, he was ready to get

positioned prominently in the United States politics, were a family who were easy to talk to.

me,” Celine said

bridge of his nose. He held his phone and said, “I’m still waiting for concrete

immediately. This i

tone sounded

family values investment in someone

have to pay us still exists, but you’re the one who’s

It seemed that he was judging Celine unfairly